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The best 3D Modeler alternative to Autodesk AutoCAD is FreeCAD, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Autodesk AutoCAD and many of them are 3D Modelers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting 3D Modeler alternatives to Autodesk AutoCAD are LibreCAD, BricsCAD, SketchUp and CMS IntelliCAD.

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Autodesk AutoCAD alternatives page was last updated Mar 21, 2025
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  1. Onshape icon
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    Onshape is a professional CAD system – Parts, Assemblies, Drawings – with version control and collaboration built in. Each Onshape plan (Free, Education, Professional, and Enterprise) gives you all of the CAD and data management functionality with no time limit.

    38 Onshape alternatives

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Web-Based
    2.  Parametric Modeling
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Cloud based
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Parametric
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Drawing Board
    9.  Mechanical Simulation
    10.  3D Renderer
    11.  Rendering

    Onshape VS Autodesk AutoCAD

     
    Comments about Onshape as an Alternative to Autodesk AutoCAD
    Joris
    Positive Sep 1, 2024
    0

    its free for personal use. Its far more modern and you can import custom features. Only issue for me is that its cloud based and you cannot run it locally. Otherwise its the best option

    John Sevier
    Positive Nov 12, 2018
    2

    Cloud-based, faster and more modern.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Onshape is a great Autodesk AutoCAD alternative.

    • Onshape is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Autodesk AutoCAD.

    • Onshape is Free Personal and ProprietaryAutodesk AutoCAD is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Dune 3D icon
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    Dune 3D operates as a parametric 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software. It provides users with the capability to sketch and constrain both in 2D and 3D dimensions. Furthermore, it allows for the addition of chamfers and fillets to designs.

    54 Dune 3D alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Portable
    4.  Parametric Modeling
    5.  Parametric

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  3. SOLIDWORKS icon
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    Leading 3D CAD software for design, analysis, and product data management, developed by Dassault Systèmes. Enhances productivity, fosters collaboration, and accelerates time to market. Features include parametric modeling, photorealistic rendering, and strong PLM process support.

    99 SOLIDWORKS alternatives

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    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows

    SOLIDWORKS Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  Easy Measurements
    3.  Drawing 2D
    4.  3D design

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    Comments about SOLIDWORKS as an Alternative to Autodesk AutoCAD
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    Guest
    Negative Jul 10, 2016
    6

    SolidWorks aimed to design parts for the manufacturing and mostly used for mechanical engineering. AutoCAD is used for general things from mechanical to civil, has many different ways of use.

    Guest
    Negative Dec 2, 2019
    3

    It's a solid 3d modelling software.

    Guest
    Negative Dec 18, 2019
    0

    Nothing to do with. SolidWorks is closer to Inventor, not to AutoCAD. You're probably getting payed to publish crap lies as this one.

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    • Some users think SOLIDWORKS is a great Autodesk AutoCAD alternative, some don't.

    • SOLIDWORKS is Paid and ProprietaryAutodesk AutoCAD is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. BRL-CAD icon
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    BRL-CAD is a powerful cross-platform open source solid modeling system that includes interactive geometry editing, high-performance ray-tracing for rendering and geometric analysis, image and signal-processing tools, a system performance analysis benchmark suite, libraries for...

    73 BRL-CAD alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    BRL-CAD Features

    1.  Image Processing
    2.  Benchmark analytics
    3.  Ray Tracing

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    Comments about BRL-CAD as an Alternative to Autodesk AutoCAD
    Guest
    Negative Nov 3, 2021
    2

    BRLCAD doesn't even have mouse support... and CSG through commandline is awful, can't even fillet an edge.

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    • Most users think BRL-CAD is a great Autodesk AutoCAD alternative.

    • BRL-CAD is Free and Open SourceAutodesk AutoCAD is Paid and Proprietary
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    Software for 3D mechanical design, simulation, and visualization. Provides parametric, direct, and freeform design options, along with integrated simulation, CAM tools, and advanced rendering up to 16K resolution. Features include section views and customizable rendering environments.

    61 Autodesk Inventor alternatives

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    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Autodesk Inventor Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  Mechanical Design
    3.  Assembly files
    4.  3D design
    5.  Vector strokes
    6.  Extruding sketches

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  6. ArchiCAD icon
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    ArchiCAD offers computer aided solutions for handling all common aspects of aesthetics and engineering during the whole design process of the built environment — buildings, interiors, urban areas, etc.

    81 ArchiCAD alternatives

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    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • HU flagHungary
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    ArchiCAD Features

    1.  Bim
    2.  CAE

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  7. Shapr3D icon
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    From design to manufacturing. Teams collaborate with more impact. Instinctive design meets multidevice capability and full interoperability for the ultimate 3D design workflow.

    49 Shapr3D alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • HU flagHungary
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Easy to use

    Features

    1.  Mechanical Design
    2.  Apple Pencil support
    3.  Sketching
    4.  Augmented Reality
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8. Android icon  Android Sync

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